Senior Accountant

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Measurement & Control Solutions segment in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting.  In this role, the incumbent will also interact with operational teams outside of Finance and accounting to improve existing processes.

We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.    

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close processes in accordance with US GAAP for ~$1B segment.
• Prepare reports, financial analysis and other internal control related activities.
• Coordinate with internal & external audit to ensure audit requests are addressed timely.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with and support Finance, R&D, IT and other functions within the segment.
• Continuously improve the accounting processes and procedures by identifying areas to streamline, automate & refine.
• Analyze software development costs for capitalization under internal use (ASC 350) and software for sale (ASC 985) guidance.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or finance/accounting with 5+ years of business experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of United Stated Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized. Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Salary range:

$72,300.00 - $130,100.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.